This cucumber smoothie is a refreshing concoction that combines the crisp, coolness of cucumber with the sweet and tropical flavors of pineapple and the natural sweetness of apple juice. It’s vegan, low-calorie, plus it's a 3 ingredient smoothie.
The inner flesh of cucumber has a high water content, contributing to its hydrating and cooling qualities in this smoothie. If you like vegetable smoothies, I also have a beet smoothie recipe, pistachio smoothie and celery smoothie recipe you might enjoy!
How This Smoothie Measures Up
- 😋 Taste & Texture: Crisp, cool, refreshing, tropical taste with slight texture from the cucumber skin. The cucumber taste is mild so the pineapple flavor really makes this smoothie.
- 🍭 Sweetness: Only slightly but delightfully sweet.
- 🥤 Thickness: On the thinner side, easy to get down or through a straw.
- 🥛 Creaminess: Clean, icy texture that's more refreshing and light than creamy.
Ingredients
- apple juice - unsweetened is best
- cucumber - fresh cucumber with the skin on
- frozen pineapple chunks - you can find pre-frozen pineapple chunks in the grocery store or freeze your own
- fresh mint - this is an optional garnish and provides an extra fresh quality to the smoothie
*See ingredient amounts in recipe card.
Recipe Variations
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding ingredients like ginger or lime for an extra kick of flavor.
- This recipe doesn't use yogurt as written, but you can make it creamy by adding a tablespoon or two of Greek yogurt (like I do in my yogurt smoothie) or adding a splash of milk.
How to Make a Cucumber Smoothie
Step 1. Add the apple juice, cucumber and pineapple to a blender.
Step 2. Blend on high speed until smooth.
Step 3. Transfer to a glass, garnish with a mint sprig (if using) and serve!
Recipe FAQs
This smoothie is low in calories and fat. Cucumbers, with their high water content and electrolytes, can help with hydration. It is important for the body to be hydrated for a healthy intestine, which can prevent constipation and kidney stones.
Remove the cucumber peel before blending if that is your preference, especially if the skin is thick and/or bitter. Personally, I like to keep the skin on for the extra fiber and nutrients.
I like using English cucumbers because they are always available at the grocery store and they have a thin skin but you can experiment with different types.
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Cucumber Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- ¼ cup apple juice
- ¾ cup cucumber - chopped
- ¾ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- fresh mint - optional garnish
Instructions
- Add the apple juice, cucumber and pineapple to a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Transfer to a glass, garnish with a mint sprig (if using) and serve!
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Notes
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding ingredients like ginger or lime for an extra kick of flavor.
- You can also make it creamy by adding a tablespoon or two of Greek yogurt.
- Remove the cucumber peel before blending if that is your preference. Personally, I like to keep the skin on for the extra fiber and nutrients.
Nutrition information on SoSmoothie is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only from online calculators.
